Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Singapore to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shipping from Singapore to the USA varies widely, from around S$48-S$75 for small parcels via services like JustShip/UPS Express (2-5 days) to much higher for heavy/large items, with major couriers (DHL, FedEx) costing upwards of $200-$250+ for 1-3 day delivery, while cheaper postal options ( SingPost ) take longer but cost less (e.g., S$160 for Express). Bulk freight (per kg) drops significantly to around $9-$12/kg for 100kg+, but expect a few hundred dollars for small personal shipments.

Driving costs include food, lodging, and fuel for one person. Like we said earlier, the cost to ship a car is almost always higher than the cost of driving that car the same distance. Even when you factor in additional costs like hotels, gas, and food, driving is still cheaper.

Shipping a car from the US to the Philippines costs roughly $2,000 to $4,500+ for ocean freight (Roll-on/Roll-off or container), but this excludes significant Philippine import duties (40% duty + VAT + Ad Valorem Tax) and local fees, which can easily double the total cost; expect total landed costs often exceeding $6,000-$10,000+ for a typical vehicle. Major factors are car size, port of origin (e.g., East Coast cheaper than West Coast for RoRo), method (shared container vs. RORO), and these hefty Philippine taxes.